How to Say “Copy” in Vietnamese

sao chép
[saːw˧˧ t͡ɕɛp̚˧˦]
To copy in Vietnamese, use sao chép.
The verb sao chép means to produce something identical. If you are referring to a printed edition of a book or magazine, you can use the nouns bản in or ấn bản.
Meaning: produce something identical (verb)

What does it mean word for word?

The term sao chép is a combination of sao, which means to copy or replicate and chép, which means to write down or transcribe. Literally, it means to transcribe or replicate by writing.

Which one should you use?

While sao chép refers to the action of reproducing or duplicating something, the noun bản nhái refers to the resulting object if it is a low-quality imitation or a counterfeit.

Related words

Did you know?

  • The component sao in sao chép may be an ancient relative of the Tagalog word araw meaning 'day'.
  • The word sao is a linguistic chameleon that can mean to copy, to stir-fry, or even a star, depending on the context.

Examples in context

  • Tôi cần một bản sao của tài liệu này. Xin vui lòng sao chép nó.
    I need a copy of this document. Please make a copy of it.
  • Bạn có thể copy bài viết đó cho tôi không?
    Can you copy that article for me?
  • Đừng sao chép bài làm của tôi.
    Don't copy my work.
  • Anh ấy muốn sao chép phong cách này.
    He wants to copy this style.
  • Họ đã sao chép tệp tin đó.
    They copied that file.

Example conversation

Minh is asking Mai for help with a document.

  1. Mai

    Minh, anh có thể sao chép tài liệu này không?
    Minh, can you copy this document?
  2. Minh

    Được chứ, tôi sẽ sao chép nó ngay.
    Sure, I will copy it right away.
  3. Mai

    Cảm ơn anh nhiều nhé.
    Thank you very much.
  4. Minh

    Không có gì đâu.
    You're welcome.

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